McIntosh C2500 Connection Diagram

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McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3512 FAX: 607-724-0549 Part No. 04139500
C2500 Tube Preamplifier Input and Control Connection Diagram
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Turntable with Moving Coil Cartridge
Sensor
AM/FM Tuner
SACD/CD Player
Note: Refer to the C2500 Owner’s Manual page 9 for additional connection information.
Connection Legend:
Data Cable*- Digital Signal Cable -
Sensor/Keypad Cable - RS232 Cable -
Power Control Cable* - Ground Wire -
Audio Signal Cable - AC Power Cords -
Video Signal Cable - Loudspeaker Cable -
RF Signal Cable -
* 2 conductor shielded with 3.5mm stereo mini phone plug on each end.
Connect to AC Outlet
Connect to
AC Outlet
Connect to
AC Outlet
Audio Signal Processor
Computer
Out In

McIntosh C2500 Specifications

General

Total Harmonic Distortion	0.08%
Signal to Noise Ratio	100dB
Rated Output Voltage	2.5V unbalanced, 5V balanced
Maximum Output Voltage	8V unbalanced, 16V balanced
High Level Voltage Gain	15dB
Type	Vacuum Tube Preamplifier
Inputs	6 unbalanced, 2 balanced, 1 phono MC, 1 phono MM
Outputs	3 unbalanced, 2 balanced
Weight	29 lbs (13.2 kg)
Input Impedance	47k ohms
Phono Voltage Gain	40dB (MM), 60dB (MC)
Frequency Response	+0, -0.5dB from 20Hz to 20, 000Hz +0, -3dB from 10Hz to 100, 000Hz